FUNAAB produces 118 first-class graduates at 30th convocation

Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB) Abeokuta says it has produced 2,823 graduates, with 118 of them making first-class honour list.

Also, 1,094 made second class upper division, while 188 others were listed as third class honour graduates.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kehinde Olusola, made this known yesterday while briefing reporters ahead of the institution’s 30th convocation, which begins today for first degree and tomorrow for other category of graduates.

Prof. Olusola said 16 post graduate diplomas, 215 master’s and 113 PhD certificates would also be awarded to meriting students.

He said 266 others bagged Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.

He said former Education Minister, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, would deliver the convocation lecture.

The Vice Chancellor used the occasion to unveil 200 capacity undergraduate hostel, Animal Demonstration Laboratory, an abattoir to serve the university and the public, as well as 300-seater lecture hall with service centre, which were inaugurated by the Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle; the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola and Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon.